Purpose:To assist the Maintenance Director to ensure that the community is maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable manner and to ensure that an adequate supply of laundry and linen are on hand at all times to meet the need to the residents.Job Functions: Essential Functions
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services
- Coordinate housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services and activities with other related departments
- Inspect and maintain storage rooms, linen closets, utility and janitorial, all areas of the Housekeeping, Laundry and Plant Operations/Maintenance Departments
- Assist the risk Management committee in identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that the Category I and II housekeeping, laundry and maintenance tasks s are properly classified
- Ensure that the community and department are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained and operable to perform required duties and services
- Ensure that a sufficient level of supplies, disinfectants, equipment, etc. is maintained to provide a clean, safe and sanitary environment
- Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining infection control, waste disposal and Standard Precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed by all housekeeping and laundry personnel
- Coordinate services to ensure that daily housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services can be performed without interruption
- Recommend to the Maintenance Director the equipment and supply needs of the Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance Departments; assist in ordering and purchasing equipment and supplies as necessary
- Assist in developing and monitoring adequate and cost effective inventory control procedures
- Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained, and that equipment is available and working properly
- Maintain resident's confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents' Rights rules; ensure that the residents' personal and property rights are followed by housekeeping and laundry personnel at all times
- Review and promptly report to the Maintenance Director and maintain written records of all resident complaints concerning the department
- Attend and participate in various committees and meetings of the community. Solicit advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the Housekeeping, Laundry and Plant Operations/Maintenance Departments
- Assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the changes as required
- Ensure that housekeeping, laundry and maintenance personnel area performing required duties and that appropriate procedures are being followed
- Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars and training programs
- Ensure that all housekeeping, laundry and maintenance personnel attend and participate in Hazardous Communication and standard Precautions training programs prior to reporting for work assignment
- Conduct Fire Drills as required by Beacon Policy
- Must be well versed in all technology systems such as Emergency Call, Fire Panels, electronic locks and all other systems
- Be on call for emergency situations as instructed
- Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management. Marginal functions
- Participate as instructed in the sales process of potential residents
Qualifications
- Training in environmental control and operation of laundry equipment practices and procedures
- Must be 21years of age or older
- Must read, write, speak and understand English
- Knowledge of applicable state regulations
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
- Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds
- Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking and standing